Izzy update...

Yesterday was a beautiful day... well, on either end of the day, with a couple thunderstorms in the middle. With a cell building to the south, I took one cruise to the north, then west, then south, to avoid the cell. It kept my first mate on his toes, since it wasn't our normal route. Even with the rain, we had good visibility so the guests had great views. By diverting from our usual route, we were out of the rain in about 20 minutes; we saw a bald eagle, fall colors starting in the higher mountain valleys... a great cruise.

It's been a while since I've posted anything with little Izzy. She has had a good season here, too. It was a bit of an adjustment for her to not have us around all day. She now greets us at the door when we come in and is even more lovey. She gets regular walks and really enjoys going through the woods around our site. The squirrels have been busy gathering pine cones, but took enough of a break to toss some pine cones at Izzy when we walked by.

Yesterday morning was a bit brisk, so Joan made little Iz wear her sweater when I took her out for a walk...


It doesn't seem to faze her, although I do look around to make sure no one is watching. I think the built-in fur coat would be enough... but, she is an island cat from the Tropical Tip. I was just fine in shorts and a jacket in the morning chill, thanks for asking.

After work, Joan and I got in a "date night" with a nice meal at the Colter Ranch House Restaurant here in Colter Bay. Before settling in, Izzy got another walk through the woods.

Two days off (but I'm on call), then back to a couple days of cruises and getting the marina shut down for the season.

Little Izzy by the window this morning...

Late this afternoon, on the drive back from Jackson, we took in some of the changing fall colors...